1596
fresco
From the collection of Capitoline Museums
Battle of Lake Regillus is a 1596 fresco by Tommaso Laureti, a Early Baroque Italian work, held at Capitoline Museums.
The painting depicts a chaotic battle scene with numerous figures on horseback, some of whom are falling or lying on the ground. The horses are predominantly white, with a few brown ones scattered throughout. The background features a cloudy sky with a hint of blue peeking through the clouds. In the foreground, several stone pedestals and statues are visible, although they do not appear to be part of the main battle scene. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of turmoil and confusion. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up Tommaso Laureti.
Tommaso Laureti, often called Tommaso Laureti Siciliano (c. 1530 – 22 September 1602), was an Italian painter from Sicily who trained in the atelier of the aged Sebastiano del Piombo and worked in Bologna. From 1582, he…
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